Physics 0625/43 October/November 2021: question paper and mark scheme
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625), Paper 4 Extended Theory, October/November 2021. Read both free below, or download them. Done the paper? Get it marked by AI against this mark scheme.
A ship sails in a straight line between two ports.
Fig. 1.1 shows the speed–time graph of the ship for the first 100 minutes of its journey between the two ports.
20
speed
15 m/s
10
5
0
0 20 40 60 80 100 time / min
Fig. 1.1
(a) Calculate the maximum acceleration during the first 100 minutes of the ship’s journey.
maximum acceleration = …… [2]
(b) Calculate the total distance travelled by the ship between time = 42 min and time = 100 min.
distance travelled = …… [3]
(c) At a time not shown on the graph, the acceleration of the ship is 0.0087 m / s2. The total mass of the ship and its passengers is 2.3 × 107 kg.
(i) Calculate the resultant force on the ship.
force = …… [2]
(ii) Explain why the force on the ship due to the ship’s engine is greater than the value you calculated in (c)(i).
…… [1]
[Total: 8]
Mark scheme
1(a) 0.0069 m / s2 A2
15 − 7.5 C1
(acceleration =) gradient of graph or Δv / Δt in any form OR
( 60 − 42 ) 60
1(b) 48 000 m or 48 km A3
area under graph C1
1 C1
(18 × 7.5 × 60 ) + ( 7.5 × 18 × 60 ) + (15 × 40 × 60 )
2
1(c)(i) (force =) 2.0 × 105 N A2
(F =) ma OR 2.3 × 107 × 0.0087 in any form C1
1(c)(ii) there is a backward / drag force OR water resistance B1
Fig. 2.1 shows a simplified version of a ‘gravity lamp’. This apparatus is used to light a light-emitting diode (LED) without mains electricity.
attachment to ceiling
LED generator
strap
12 kg load
Fig. 2.1
The load of 12 kg is raised to a height of 1.7 m above the ground. The load is connected to a pulley system. The time taken for the load to fall to the ground is 1200 seconds. The load falls at constant speed. The generator is connected to an LED.
(a) Calculate the rate of transfer of gravitational potential energy as the load falls to the ground.
rate of transfer of gravitational potential energy = …… [4]
(b) The light output of the LED is 0.10 W.
Calculate the efficiency of the ‘gravity lamp’.
efficiency = …… [2]
(c) Suggest a social or environmental advantage of using a ‘gravity lamp’.
…… [1]
[Total: 7]
Mark scheme
2(a) (rate of transfer of gravitational potential energy =) 0.17 W A4
(gravitational PE lost =) mgh in any form OR 12 × 10 × 1.7 C1
(gravitational PE lost =) 204 (J) C1
(gravitational PE lost / s =) 204 / 1200 C1
2(b) 59% OR 0.59 A2
efficiency = useful power output / power input (× 100%) in any form OR 0.10 / 0.17 × 100% C1
2(c) any sensible advantage, e.g. no use of (fossil) fuel, no cost to run, can be used in remote areas, no CO2 / air pollution, no B1
greenhouse gases, does not contribute to global warming
(a) A gas bubble is released at the bottom of a lake.
Atmospheric pressure is 1.0 × 105 Pa. The density of water is 1000 kg / m3. The temperature of the water in the lake is constant.
(i) The gas bubble rises to the surface. The volume of the gas bubble increases as it rises higher in the water.
Explain why the volume of the bubble increases.
…… [2]
(ii) The volume of the gas bubble is 0.40 cm3 when it is 3.0 m below the surface of the lake.
Calculate the volume of the gas bubble when it is 0.50 m below the surface of the lake.
volume = …… [4]
(b) Fig. 3.1 shows a diagram of a hydraulic press used to compress paper for recycling.
force applied paper to be compressed piston A piston B
oil
Fig. 3.1
When a force is applied to piston A, it causes a pressure in the oil. This pressure produces an upwards force on piston B. As piston B moves, it compresses the paper.
A small quantity of air leaks into the oil.
Suggest and explain the effect the air has on the operation of the hydraulic press.
…… [2]
[Total: 8]
Mark scheme
3(a)(i) B2
pressure in a liquid increases with depth OR pressure decreases (as bubble rises) B1
pressure (of gas) is inversely proportional to volume OR internal pressure greater than external pressure (momentarily) B1
OR (air) molecules do not have to hit surface of bubble as frequently (to stop the bubble collapsing) OR the bubble is not
as strongly compressed
3(a)(ii) 0.50 cm3 A4
PV = constant, in any form C1
P (due to water) = ρgh, in any form C1
[1.0 × 105 + (1000 × 10 × 3.0)] × 0.40 = [1.0 × 105 + (1000 × 10 × 0.5)] × V2 C1
3(b) B2
paper is not compressed as much / less force on piston B B1
air can be compressed OR some of the energy is used to compress the air (instead of the paper) B1
Explain what happens to the pressure of a constant volume of air when the temperature of the air increases. Use ideas of momentum of molecules in your explanation.
…… [4]
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4 B4
(temperature of air increases) so molecules move faster / their KE increases B1
molecules collide with walls of container and change momentum B1
greater change of momentum when temperature is higher OR collisions more frequent OR harder collisions OR force = B1
rate of change of momentum
(higher force and hence) higher pressure B1
(a) An aluminium saucepan and a steel saucepan have the same dimensions. Table 5.1 shows the values of the specific heat capacity and the density of aluminium and of steel.
Table 5.1
specific heat capacity density metal
J / (kg °C) kg / m3 aluminium 0.91 2600
steel 0.50 7600
The mass of the aluminium saucepan is 0.41 kg.
(i) Calculate the mass of the steel saucepan.
mass = …… [2]
(ii) Calculate the thermal capacity of the aluminium saucepan.
thermal capacity = …… [2]
(iii) Water is heated in the steel saucepan. The initial temperature of the water and the saucepan is 20 °C.
Calculate the energy transfer needed to raise the temperature of the steel saucepan to
100 °C.
energy = …… [2]
(b) Explain why metals are better thermal conductors than non-metals.
…… [2]
[Total: 8]
Mark scheme
5(a)(i) 1.2 kg A2
7600 × 0.41 C1
(m =) volume constant so mass directly proportional to density
2600
5(a)(ii) 0.37 J / °C A2
(thermal capacity =) mass × specific heat capacity C1
5(a)(iii) 48 J A2
(E =) mcΔT OR 1.2 × 0.50 × (100 – 20) in any form C1
5(b) electrons mentioned B1
(metals have) electrons free to move / delocalised (which transfer thermal energy) B1
(a) Describe an experiment to determine the speed of sound in air. State the apparatus you need, details of how to take measurements and how to calculate the speed of sound in air.
You may use the space below to draw a labelled diagram as part of your answer.
…… [5]
(b) Sound waves from a television are diffracted through doorways. Light waves from a television are not diffracted through doorways.
Suggest why light waves and sound waves behave differently in this situation.
…… [2]
[Total: 7]
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6(a) B5
method of producing sound, e.g. clap for echo method or gun for direct measurement, sig gen or loudspeaker, hammer B1
on block
apparatus used, e.g. stopwatch, long tape, trundle wheel, wall if using echo method, metre rule, microphones and timer or B1
microphones and oscilloscope
detail of measurement of (long) distance, e.g. measure distance between person and the wall, measure distance between B1
loudspeaker and microphone or measure distance between two microphones
detail of measurement of time OR appropriate time measured, e.g. at one end start stopwatch when smoke seen from B1
gun and stop it when sound heard, start stopwatch when gun heard / clap heard and stop when echo heard, measure time
taken between clap and hearing echo, timer starts when first microphone receives signal and stops when second receives
signal OR measurement of wavelength, e.g. move one microphone away until two waves on oscilloscope have moved
one wavelength apart
speed = measured distance / time for direct method B1
OR speed = 2 × distance from student clapping to wall / time for echo method
OR distance between microphones = wavelength AND v = f × λ
6(b) B2
wavelength of light is (much) smaller than width of doorway or wavelength of sound B1
wavelength of sound is similar to width of doorway OR λ ≃ width of gap for diffraction to occur OR larger wavelength B1
results in greater diffraction ORA
(a) Fig. 7.1 shows a ray of green light emerging from one face of a glass prism.
prism
ray of green light
Fig. 7.1
(i) On Fig. 7.1, draw the path of the green light entering and passing through the prism. [2]
(ii) The green light is monochromatic. State, in terms of a wave property, what is meant by monochromatic light.
…… [1]
(b) (i) State the speed of light in air.
…… [1]
(ii) The wavelength of green light in air is 5.2 × 10–7 m.
Calculate the frequency of green light.
frequency = …… [2]
(iii) The refractive index of glass for green light is 1.52.
Calculate the speed of green light in glass.
speed = …… [2]
[Total: 8]
Mark scheme
7(a)(i) B2
ray approaching left hand face of prism closer to normal than emerging ray B1
ray entering right hand face of prism showing refraction towards normal for ray already drawn B1
7(a)(ii) light of single frequency B1
7(b)(i) 3(.0) × 108 m / s B1
7(b)(ii) 5.8 × 1014 Hz A2
(f =) v / λ in any form OR 3.0 × 108 / 5.2 × 10–7 C1
7(b)(iii) 2.0 × 108 m / s A2
refractive index = speed of light in air / speed of light in glass in any form C1
(a) Fig. 8.1 shows two charged metal plates with a gap between them. The plates are parallel to each other. The top plate is negatively charged and the bottom plate is positively charged.
– – – – –
+ + + + +
Fig. 8.1
On Fig. 8.1, draw five electric field lines between the two plates. [2]
(b) An electric iron has a power of 2400 W. The potential difference (p.d.) of the mains supply is
220 V.
(i) Calculate the electric current in the iron.
current = …… [2]
(ii) Calculate the electric charge which flows through the iron in 15 minutes.
charge = …… [2]
(iii) Fuse ratings of 3 A, 5 A, 10 A, 13 A and 30 A are available.
State which of these fuse ratings is suitable for use in the iron.
fuse rating …… [1]
[Total: 7]
Mark scheme
8(a) B2
five straight, parallel vertical lines, equally spaced by eye, between plates B1
arrow head pointing upwards on at least one line and none wrong B1
8(b)(i) 11 A A2
(I =) P / V in any form OR 2400 = I220 C1
8(b)(ii) 9900 C OR 9800 C A2
(Q =) It in any form OR (Q =) 11 × 15 × 60 C1
8(b)(iii) 13 A B1
Fig. 9.1 shows current–potential difference (p.d.) graphs for a resistor, a thermistor and a filament lamp.
1.0
filament lamp current / A 0.8
resistor
0.6
0.4 thermistor
0.2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 p.d. / V
Fig. 9.1
The resistor, the thermistor and the filament lamp are connected in series with a power supply.
(a) (i) Draw a circuit diagram for this circuit.
[2]
(ii) Add a voltmeter to your circuit diagram in (a)(i) in a correct position to measure the p.d. across the resistor. [1]
(iii) Using the graph in Fig. 9.1, determine the p.d. across the terminals of the power supply when the p.d. across the resistor is 6.0 V.
p.d. across terminals of power supply = …… [4]
(b) Describe a practical use for a thermistor.
…… [1]
[Total: 8]
Mark scheme
9(a)(i) B2
four components joined in series B1
all circuit symbols correct for resistor, thermistor, a filament lamp and a power supply B1
9(a)(ii) voltmeter connected in parallel to the resistor B1
9(a)(iii) (p.d. across terminals of power supply) = 18 V A4
(current through resistor when p.d. across it is 6.0 V =) 0.4 A C1
current same through all components in series circuit C1
OR horizontal line through 0.4 A on graph through all three curves
OR p.d. across filament lamp = 3.0 V
OR p.d. across thermistor = 9.0 V
p.d. across filament lamp = 3.0 V AND p.d, across thermistor = 9.0 V C1
9(b) any sensible use requiring temperature control or depending on temperature, e.g. fire alarms, to keep computers cool (by B1
operating fan), in incubators, electronic thermometer, electronic thermostat in kettle / car engine
(a) A transformer has 500 turns on the primary coil and 25 turns on the secondary coil. The input voltage is 120 V.
(i) Calculate the output voltage.
output voltage = …… [2]
(ii) The current in the primary coil is 125 mA. The transformer is 100% efficient.
Calculate the output current.
output current = …… [2]
(b) Fig. 10.1 shows a loose wire connected in a circuit with a d.c. (direct current) power supply and a switch. The length of the wire between the two supports is in the magnetic field of a horseshoe magnet.
S support support
N
d.c. power supply magnet
switch
Fig. 10.1
The power supply is switched on and the wire moves down.
(i) On Fig. 10.1, draw an arrow on the wire to show the direction of the current. [1]
(ii) The power supply is switched off and the wire returns to its original position. The power supply is then switched on so that the current is in the opposite direction.
State and explain what happens to the wire.
…… [2]
(c) A split-ring commutator is an important feature of a d.c. motor.
Suggest one reason why the d.c. motor cannot operate without a split-ring commutator.
…… [1]
[Total: 8]
Mark scheme
10(a)(i) 6.0 V A2
(VS =) NSVP / NP in any form or (VS =) (25 × 120) / 500 C1
10(a)(ii) 2.5 A OR 2500 mA A2
(IS =) IP VP / VS in any form OR (0.125 × 120) / 6.0 C1
10(b)(i) arrow right to left along loose part of wire or any other correct position B1
10(b)(ii) B2
wire moves up B1
(reversing direction of the current) reverses the direction of force B1
10(c) coil does not continue to rotate in the same direction B1
(a) A detector of radioactivity is placed in a laboratory where there are no radioactive samples. A student notices that the detector shows a count rate that varies between 20 counts / min and
24 counts / min.
(i) Suggest a source of these readings.
…… [1]
(ii) Explain why these readings are not constant.
…… [1]
(b) A nucleus of uranium (U) contains 92 protons and 146 neutrons. It decays by emitting an α-particle to become a nucleus of thorium (Th).
Complete the nuclide equation for this radioactive decay.
…… U …… Th + ……α
[3]
(c) An isotope of radon has a half-life of 3.8 days. It decays by emitting α-radiation.
Calculate the time taken for 16 mg of this isotope to decay to 2 mg of this isotope.
time = …… days [2]
[Total: 7]
Mark scheme
11(a)(i) background radiation OR any reasonable specific source of background radiation e.g. cosmic rays, the sun, space, building materials, B1
earth, rocks, radon gas, student etc.
11(a)(ii) (radioactive decay is a) random (process) B1
11(b) B3
U: proton no 92 and nucleon number 238 B1
Th: proton number 90 and nucleon number 234 B1
α: proton number 2 and nucleon number 4 B1
11(c) 11 A2
three half lives or evidence of multiplying half-life by 3 C1
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